I Had No Storage in My Tiny Kitchen Until I Found This “Ingenious” $10 Aldi Gem (It Tripled My Space!)

Kelly Kuehn
Kelly Kuehn
Kelly Kuehn is a freelance lifestyle writer who has written about pets, holidays, decor, music, and more. Her work has appeared online for brands including Reader's Digest, Taste of Home, and Grunge. When she's not writing, you can find her listening to a true crime podcast (or…read more
published Feb 2, 2025
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Aldi storefront MIAMI, FLORIDA USA - 05-19-2024
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Aldi is the go-to store for millions of people, and for good reason! The German discount superstore has so many amazing items, from delicious $4 dinners to $2 snacks I purchase by the dozen — and it doesn’t stop there. It also has some wonderful home organizers that can transform your space, like this three-tier pantry organizer that saved my spice cabinet from disaster. Another organizer to add to your “gotta get that” list? This pull-out storage organizer that’s under $10! 

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I found this gem in my local Aldi’s “Aisle of Shame” and immediately had to see how it worked. All you do is install the Kirkton House Pull Out Drawer under a flat surface, like a shelf (make sure it’s a quarter to just under an inch thick), to store your essentials while maximizing your space. Instantly pull out what you need without sorting through a sea of clutter. At 11.10 inches long, 11.22 inches wide, and 4.25 inches high, it’s big enough to store larger items without feeling bulky or in the way. It also makes your items accessible with its clear design and pull-out functionality. Plus, you can remove the dividers for a custom storage solution. Efficiency meet adaptability! 

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This organizer is the perfect tool for tidying up notoriously packed kitchen areas. Install it under your cabinets or pantry shelves to store small snacks, small bags of pasta, tea bags, baking essentials like baking powder and sprinkles, sandwich bags, and other essentials with ease. Or, dedicate it to your spices and create a handy spice rack out of thin air. Need some drawer space ASAP? Place it under the dish cabinets and put your silverware in it to free up precious real estate. 

While this beauty is great for the kitchen, it doesn’t have to be confined to that area. Use it under shelves all over the home to optimize vertical space that otherwise goes unused. Install it under your bathroom shelves to cleverly store your skincare items, washcloths, toothpaste, toothbrushes, and more. Or, if you have shelves in your laundry room, pop it on one to store items like dryer sheets and clothes pins. 

I can also see this being a total lifesaver in your closets — use it in the hall closet to organize your seasonal items, like hats and gloves, or in your bedroom closet to stash your belts, scarves, and other accessories in style. Need more space in your home office? Install one of these on a shelf to keep your pens, pencils, sticky notes, index cards, and other necessities all together. Once you put it up, you’ll wonder how you lived without it. 

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If you live near an Aldi, head to the center aisle that’s full of interesting goodies to find this organization must-have. Amazon also has a similar version available for a few dollars more than the Aldi find, but it’s still worth the purchase. It’s the same size, has a similar tilt for easy access, and can be installed in minutes. Order it now and turn your home into an organized oasis in no time!